Applied Mathematician for Defense Software Testing (On-Site)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is recruiting an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWC Dahlgren. The role focuses on designing and executing automated and manual tests, with strong emphasis on requirements traceability and collaboration with government customers.

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. A BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with C++, Linux, and DOORS/Jira enable you

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education.
• Familiarity reviewing C++ code.
• Experience using Linux systems.
• Demonstrated ability to find, document, and help resolve complex software issues.
• Experience linking requirements to test cases and managing test artifacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to customers.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Write detailed test plans, test descriptions, and test cases tied directly to requirements
• Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, and system-level)
• Perform requirements traceability using DOORS, Jira, and other tools
• Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate closely with developers for rapid resolution
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities
• Interface directly and professionally with government customers daily
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation

Skills

Applied math

Applied physics

Testing experience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

C++

Linux

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is recruiting an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWC Dahlgren. The role focuses on designing and executing automated and manual tests, with strong emphasis on requirements traceability and collaboration with government customers.

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. A BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with C++, Linux, and DOORS/Jira enable you